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Introduction to African-American Literature

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA		 On-line course 3 $1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)
Date
-
Time
TBA
Location
On-line course
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)

Description

This survey course examines the writings of African-Americans who have made unique contributions to the African-American literary tradition. The course explores these writings in terms of their sociohistorical context, making use of analyses of character, plot, and symbolism. It gives particular attention to the writers' roles as social critics. Among the writers whose work may be considered are Frederick Douglass, Jean Toomer, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, Leroi Jones, Ernest Gaines, George Jackson, Alice Walker, and Toni Morrison.

Registration will begin July 31st

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 1, 6 weeks

Class Dates

-

Location

On-line course

Enrolled / Capacity

22 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Suzanne Morris

Tuition*

$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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